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MARKING SCHEME 2021-22

TERM II
CLASS X
SOCIAL SCIENCE - CODE 087
Time-2hrs MM-40

1 How did the Non-Cooperation Movement unfold in the cities and towns of 2
India?
Ans.
(i) The movement started with middle-class participation in the cities.
(ii) Thousands of students left government-controlled schools and college.
(iii) Many teachers resigned.
(iv) Lawyers gave up their legal practices.
(v) The council elections were boycotted in most provinces except Madras.
(vi) Foreign goods were boycotted, liquor shops picketed, and foreign cloth
burnt in huge bonfires.
(vii) Any other relevant point
(Any two points)
Unit -History, Ch - Nationalism in India – Page 34

2 Why is tourism considered as a trade? 2


Ans.
(i) Foreign tourist’s arrival in the country contributing to foreign exchange.
(ii) Many people are directly engaged in the tourism industry.
(iii) Tourism provides support to local handicrafts.
(iv) Tourists visit India for medical tourism, eco-tourism, adventure tourism,
cultural tourism and business tourism
(v) Any other relevant point.
(Any two points)
Unit- Geography- Lifelines of National Economy Pg-88

3 Differentiate between one party and two party system. 2


Ans.
A. One Party System
(i) Countries where only one party is allowed to control and run the
government are called one party system.
(ii) Eg. In China only Communist Party is allowed to rule.
(iii) Any other relevant point
B. Two Party System
(i) Countries where only two main parties contest elections are called Two
Party System.
(ii) The United States of America and United Kingdom are examples of Two
Party System.
(iii) Any other relevant point
Unit – Political Science, Ch – Political Parties – Page 77
4 State the role of Reserve Bank of India. 2
Ans.
(i) In India, the Reserve Bank of India issues currency notes on behalf of the
Central Government.
(ii) The RBI supervises the functioning of formal sources of loans.
(iii) The RBI monitors the banks in actually maintaining cash balance.
(iv) The RBI sees that the banks give loans not just to profit-making businesses
and traders but also to small cultivators.
(v) Any other relevant point.
(Any two points)
Unit – Economics, Ch – Money and Credit – Page 40 & 48

5 Read the data in the table given below and answer the questions that 2
follow:

Total production of finished steel in India


Year Production
(in million tonnes)
2015 - 2016 106.60
2016 - 2017 120.14
2017 - 2018 126.85
2018 - 2019 101.29
2019 - 2020 102.62

5.1 Compare the 2015-2016 and 2019-2020 data and give any one reason
for the reduction of production of steel in 2019 - 2020.
(1)
Ans.
(i) High costs
(ii) Limited availability of coking coal
(iii) Lower productivity of labour
(iv) Irregular supply of energy
(v) Any other relevant point
(Any one point)

5.2 Why is production and consumption of steel considered as an index of


a country’s development? (1)
Ans.
(i) The steel products are used as a raw material in different industries.
(ii) It is required for export.
(iii) It provides machinery for ensuring country’s growth.
(iv) Any other relevant point.
(Any one point)

Unit Geography, Ch – Manufacturing Industries – Page 69


6 Why do most of the rural households still remain dependent on the 3
informal sources of credit?
Ans.
(i) Limited availability of Banks in rural areas.
(ii) People in the rural areas face problem with regard to documentation.
(iii) Absence of collateral is one of the major reasons which prevents the poor
from getting bank loans.
(iv) Rural people get easy loans from the richer households through informal
ways.
(v) Any other relevant point.
(Any three points)

Unit – Economics, Ch – Money and Credit – Page 50

OR
How do Self Help Groups help borrowers to overcome the problem of lack
of collateral? Explain.
(i) People can get timely loans for a variety of purposes and at a reasonable
interest rate.
(ii) SHGs are regular in their savings which can be used as monetary help.
(iii) Members can take small loans without collateral to meet their needs.
(iv) Due to timely repayment banks also lend loans to SHGs.
(v) Any other relevant point.
(Any three points)
Unit – Economics, Ch – Money and Credit – Page 51

7 “Tribal peasants interpreted the message of Mahatma Gandhi and the 3


idea of swaraj in another way and participated in the Non-Cooperation
Movement differently.” Justify the statement.

Ans.
(i) Spread of militant guerrilla movement in the Gudem Hills of Andhra
Pradesh.
(ii) They were against colonial policies.
(iii) Their livelihood was affected and their traditional rights were denied.
(iv) Their leader Alluri Sitaram Raju was inspired by the Non Cooperation
Movement and persuaded people to wear khadi and give up drinking.
(v) He wanted liberation by the use of force.
(vi) The rebels attacked police stations and carried on guerrilla warfare for
achieving swaraj.
(vii) Any other relevant point
(To be evaluated as a whole)
Unit -History, Ch - Nationalism in India – Page 35-36
8 Examine the role of Political Parties in a democratic country. 3
Ans.
(i) Parties form and run governments.
(ii) Parties play a decisive role in making policies for the country.
(iii) They recruit leaders and train them.
(iv) Parties that lose the election form the opposition.
(v) Parties shape public opinion.
(vi) Parties provide the common man access to government machinery
and welfare schemes.
(vii) Any other relevant point
(Any three points)
Unit – Political Science, Ch - 6 Political Parties – Page 74

9 “Democracy’s ability to generate its own support is itself an outcome that 5


cannot be ignored”. Support the statement with examples.
Ans.
(i) Democracy ensures that decision making will be based on norms and
procedure.
(ii) Every citizen has the right and means to examine the process of decision
making.
(iii) Democratic governments are accountable, legitimate and transparent
governments.
(iv) People have the right to choose their rulers.
(v) Democracy gives its citizens the right to information about the
government and its functioning.
(vi) A democratic government is the people’s own government and it is run
by the people.
(vii) Any other relevant point
(Any five points)
Unit – Political Science, Ch- Outcomes of Democracy, Page 92
OR
‘There is an overwhelming support for the idea of democracy in South
Asia.’ Support the statement with examples.
Ans.
(i) Democratic government is peoples own government.
(ii) Countries from South Asia want democratic rights for people.
(iii) Countries want to elect their representatives by themselves.
(iv) Democracy provides dignity and freedom to its citizens.
(v) Democracy accommodates social diversity.
(vi) Democracy is based on the idea of discussion and negotiation.
(vi) Eg. India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan
(vii) Any other relevant point
(Any five points)
Unit – Political Science, Ch- Outcomes of Democracy, Page 92
10 Examine the role of Information Technology in stimulating the process of 5
globalization.
Ans.
(i) Technology has been changing rapidly.
(ii) Telecommunication facilities (telegraph, telephone including mobile
phones, fax) are used to contact and access information
(iii) Helps to communicate from remote areas.
(iv) Development of satellite communication devices.
(v) Computers have now entered almost every field of activity.
(vi) One can obtain and share information through internet.
(vii) Electronic mail (e-mail) and talk (voice-mail) across the world at
negligible costs
(viii) Has played a major role in spreading out production of services across
countries
(ix) Any other relevant point
(Any five points)
Unit – Economics, Ch- Globalization, Page -63
OR

Assess the impact of globalization on India and its people.


Ans.
(i) Globalization has resulted in more choices for the consumers
(ii) This has improved the standard of living of people
(iii) MNCs have increased their investments in industries such as cell-phones,
automobiles, electronics, soft drinks, etc.
(iv) New jobs have been created.
(v) Some local companies that supply raw materials to MNCs have also
benefited.
(vi) Some local companies have been able to invest in newer technology and
production methods.
(vii) Globalisation has enabled some large companies such as Tata Motors,
Infosys to emerge as multi-national companies.
(viii) Companies providing services have also benefited by globalisation.
(ix) Flexibility in labour laws
(x) Expansion of unorganised sector
(xi) Stiff competition to the local producers
(xii) Any other relevant point
(Any five points)
Unit – Economics, Ch- Globalization, Page -66
11 Read the given text and answer the following questions: 4
‘It is said of “passive resistance” that it is the weapon of the weak, but the
power which is the subject of this article can be used only by the strong. This
power is not passive resistance; indeed, it calls for intense activity. The
movement in South Africa was not passive but active …
‘Satyagraha is not physical force. A satyagrahi does not inflict pain on the
adversary; he does not seek his destruction … In the use of satyagraha, there
is no ill-will whatever.
‘Satyagraha is pure soul-force. Truth is the very substance of the soul. That is
why this force is called satyagraha. The soul is informed with knowledge. In it
burns the flame of love. … Nonviolence is the supreme dharma …‘It is certain
that India cannot rival Britain or Europe in force of arms. The British worship
the war-god and they can all of them become, as they are becoming, bearers of
arms. The hundreds of millions in India can never carry arms. They have made
the religion of non-violence their own ...’
11.1. Why did Gandhiji consider nonviolence as supreme dharma? (1)

Gandhiji adopted nonviolence as a philosophy and an ideal way of life.


According to him philosophy of nonviolence is not a weapon of the weak; it is
a weapon, which can be tried by all.
11.2 How was Gandhian satyagraha taken by the people who believed in
his philosophy? (1)
A satyagrahi does not inflict pain on the adversary; he does not seek his
destruction. In the use of satyagraha, there is no ill-will.
11.3 Why was Gandhian satyagraha considered as a novel way to resist
injustice? (2)
(i) One could win the battle through nonviolence.
(ii) This could be done by appealing to the conscience of the oppressor.
(iii) People – including the oppressors – had to be persuaded to see the truth,
instead of being forced to accept truth through the use of violence.
(iv) Any other relevant point
(Any two points)
Unit -History, Ch - Nationalism in India – Page 30
12 4
Read the given text and answer the following questions:
Ever since humans appeared on the earth, they have used different means of
communication. But, the pace of change, has been rapid in modern times. Long
distance communication is far easier without physical movement of the
communicator or receiver. Personal communication and mass communication
including television, radio, press, films, etc. are the major means of
communication in the country. The Indian postal network is the largest in the
world. It handles parcels as well as personal written communications. Cards
and envelopes are considered first-class mail and are airlifted between stations
covering both land and air. The second-class mail includes book packets,
registered newspapers and periodicals. They are carried by surface mail,
covering land and water transport. To facilitate quick delivery of mails in large
towns and cities, six mail channels have been introduced recently. They are
called Rajdhani Channel, Metro Channel, Green Channel, Business Channel,
Bulk Mail Channel and Periodical Channel.
12.1 Examine the role of the Indian postal network. (1)
(i) It has helped the country to engage in communication and social-economic
development.
(ii) It provides various facilities like speed post, business post, registered post,
ordinary post.
(iii) Any other relevant point
(Any one)
12.2 Differentiate between mass communication and personal
communication.
(1)
(i) Mass Communication is the medium which provides entertainment as well
as creates awareness among the masses. It includes radio, television,
newspapers, magazines, books, films etc. whereas Personal
Communication is between person to person.
(ii) Any other relevant point
(Any one)
12.3 Analyse the significance of communication for a nation.
(2)
(i) This is the age of communication using the telephone, television, films, and
the Internet.
(ii) Even books, magazines and newspapers are important means of
communication.
(iii) Various means of communication have connected the world closer
(iv) It is the source of entertainment and knowledge.
(v) Any other relevant point
(Any one)
Unit- Geography- Lifelines of National Economy Pg-86
13.
13.1 On the given outline Political Map of India, identify the place marked as
A with the help of following information and write its correct name on the line
marked near it.
A- The place where Non Cooperation Movement called off due to violence.
Ans. Chauri Chaura (UP) (1)
13.2 On the same given map of India, locate the following –
(I) Namrup Thermal Plant
Or
Noida Software Technology Park (1)
(II) Raja Sansi (Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee) International Airport (1)

II-Raja Sansi (Sri


Guru Ram Dass Jee)
International
Airport-Amritsar

I-Noida Software I-Namrup Thermal


Technology Park Power Plant (Assam
Chauri Chaura (UP)

Note: The following question is for Visually Impaired Candidates only in


lieu of Q. No.13.1.
13.1 Name the State where the session of Indian National Congress was
held in 1927. (1)
Ans. Madras

Note: The following questions are for Visually Impaired Candidates only
in lieu of Q. No.13.2 Attempt any two questions.
13.2 Name the State where Namrup Thermal Plant is located. (1)
Ans. Assam
13.3 Name the State where Noida Software Technology Park is located.
(1)
Ans. Uttar Pradesh
13.4 Name the city where Raja Sansi (Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee)
International Airport is located. (1)
Ans. Amritsar

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